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Rh When hush'd against thee is the hurricane,

To combat rough the generous intent.

But firmly and secure press forward on;

And hold in mind, when comes for strife the day,

That without constant, anxious toil, can none

Hope glory's palms to seize, and bear away.

At length thou comest; America salutes

Her benefactor, and at once her veins

The destined balm to purify deputes.

A further generous ardour then regains

Thy breast; and thou, obedient to the hand

Divine that leads thee, turn'st the sounding prow Where Ganges rolls, and every Eastern land The gift may take. The Southern Ocean now

Astonish'd sees thee, o'er her mighty breast

Untiring passing. Luzon thee admires,

Good always sowing on thy road impress'd:

And as it China's toilsome shore acquires,

Confucius from his tomb of honour'd fame,

If could his venerable form arise,

To see it in glad wonder might exclaim,

T was worthy of my virtue, this emprise!"

Right worthy was it of thee, mighty sage!

Worthy of that divine and highest light,